This right here is where ham radio tech needs to be headed. The fact that a modern handheld transceiver such as a Yausu FT3D has bluetooth but CANNOT be manipulated via a simple smartphone app for quick programming, APRS communication, backup/restores, firmware updates, etc is bonkers to me. This gives me hope that oldschool can finally become one with new-school.
EVERY time I saw a video on this radio I was clearly led to bgelieve that there were 16 memory channels.... PERIOD!!!............ BUT thankfully you have made it CLEAR there are "a NUMBER" of banks which contain 16 memory channels in each bank............ Thank You for being CONCISE!!...
well you wouldnt be expected to fiddle with it. put all your channels in then hit up and down on your mic or the button on your steering wheel..jees i get it you dont like technology some of us welcome this.
Hey Lewis I find it hard to believe you didn't have a device that runs android🙄😊👍. Welcome to the marvellous world of Linux based free operating systems where we don't have to pay through the nose for the likes of Microsoft and Apple products, £30 cheap as chips and no blue screens of death. Android just works. Great Video and excellent presentation.👍👍👍
Ok so I’ve been chatting with Vero on the back of my review and they’ve kindly set up a discount code for you guys. Use the code ‘ringway’ to save $20 on the Verotelecom VERO VR-N7500. Feel free to share! www.verotelecom.com/VERO-VR-N7500-50W-Dual-Band-Mobile-Radio-With-APP-Programming-p541441.html **Ends Monday 2nd Dec**
Any new news on this radio? I got mine and am having problems configuring it. The instructions provided (well just suck) how do you turn off the data burst at the end of a transmission, local repeaters are having problems hearing me clear or at all. Thinking about trying to send this thing back!!!!
hi there! thanks for the review. i was wondering if you can use the radio as a gateway for the zello app? it would be nice if it has the ability to connect zello and RF,
Great presentation there Lewis, as a digital technophobe, I’m really impressed with the ease of the programming you demonstrated. Well done - going to really consider this for a mobile op. 73 Barnie.
Has there not been any more video's on this radio yet Lewis, 2 years ago in this video you mention a whole series coming, has it been dismissed now ? cheers.
Where's your other videos for this radio I never see him he said you go update us I got one I just forgot to figure out how it works with the regions and join the network whatever it says
All radios should directly open up right into a computer interface. This is because they are already all SDR. The possibilities from doing this are endless.
Hi Just got one radio and I have 2 questions one Tone SQ in RX sound like it is not working It is always open and I get all RX coming in with or without tone. I have not find way to turn off APRS , it always stay on and transmit on my voice channel I got 2 mic with my radio one with wire and one look 100% same but is wireless Voice quality in TX RX in not so good on the wireless one and short range, but wire mic sound 100% good
How does the scan function work.? What settings are there.? Does it scan more that one region or is it only the one you are currently on.? Can you change what it does when it finds sound like stay there permanently or stay there until the transmission ends or stay there for a certain amount of time like on a baofeng. I want to install in my car and I scan almost all the time while driving so it’s a important feature to me and the info does not seem to be any where online.
a) It only scans the currently active channel groups. b) Moreover, a channel group can only hold 16 entries. - Both of these annoyances should be improved, I can only hope.
Lewis, what version of Android OS was your tablet Running? I tired to DL the app and the Tablet wouldn't run it. I was considering putting this radio in my car
Two things I'd like to know more about its APRS functions especially if it can DIGI and/or IGATE. Second I think there ought to be an option for a customisable "User Display Mode" so that on your Android device you could choose a larger font for Channel selection and maybe include soft-buttons for Vol/Squelch up/down.
Great Video, I'm looking forward to your APRS video for this VR-N7500. When using APRS Droid (Play Store) are you able to send and receive messages to mapped stations?
Looks like a great radio. I want to have one. But I can't find an FCC logo on it in the video and no CE logo either on it for legal use in Europe. Are these logos there and I just didn't see them?
I'm thinking about making this my frist moblie. I hav a HT but it only goes so far. This isnt to expensive and it easy to program. Is the a better option in the price range
Very interesting, Over here in New Zealand it is illegal to rebroadcast any transmission, Would this technically count? Not as to weather any one would care but just out of interest
It’s interesting but not really convenient. The range for Bluetooth is pretty short and it seems more troublesome to fuss with a tablet or phone rather than turn a VFO and key a mic manually. Commercial application maybe?
Bluetooth range is more than enough to be used in a vehicle. Make a Mic that has programmable buttons , numbers and up/dwn to control the radio and you're good to go. I'm going to bet a ton of people use CHIRP or some software to program their radio today. What's the difference except you don't have to wait to get him to program it. Build a better looking radio UI which I'm sure Kenwood, Yaesu and others could do. Imagine the FTM 400/ft3dr or kenwood 74a screen UI except on your phone. You could use the screen for some options or the hand mic to control the radio. The big advantage for a radio of this design is using an old cell phone or tablet would also take care of remote mounting a radio that doesn't have remote mount ability for those of us with vehicles that don't really have a place to mount a radio so you can view the radio face if it doesn't have a remote face option. It also needs some digital modes.
Bluetooth range is quite good now. And this uses bluetooth 2.0, so it’s range would work in and around your car no problem IN the house you should be able to freely walk around a 2 story 1500 sqft house with no problems. Educate yourself next time on technology friend.
Could connect a cheap android device with wired power supply, and then control it remotely over wifi with a second android device .. so all is possible :)
@@user-zr3tb6bg7o I use a galaxyTab and a handheld crossband repeater linked to my cellular mobile hotspot/available wifi as a uhf/vhf to internet transceiver set up. I use it for GMRS to zello crossover
I have an older Samsung Galaxy 3 tablet. I wonder how well it would work with this radio. I've been trying to find some interesting, but useful ways to use it in the vehicle. Dabnabit, Lewis. This is getting dangerously close to me spending some money. Really close at the moment.
Looks a lot like the Retevis RT99, I wonder how this (and the BT PTT) would work with the Bluetooth headset in my motorcycle helmet. Anyone here who uses this setup ?
Verotelecom Two Way Radio I’m having major problems with my radio hitting local repeaters that my HT has no problems hitting. It is very inconstant hitting them with my mobile antenna that’s much higher gain than my HT plus 40 watts of power. The blue tooth microphones will not let me change the channel either. I can volume up and down but that’s it. All of this is very concerning to me. The IOS app is very poor to be honest. I don’t think this app was ready for prime time folks. My iPhone 11 pro max struggles to stay connected to the radio also. When I’ve been able to hit a repeater the audio reports have been good including the BT microphone. I’ll wait for your promised IOS improved app before I pass final judgement but the connection issues and not being able to hit local repeaters is concerning. BTW my repeater settings are correct.
@@alabamacampandhike i think you did not read the the instructions carefully ，press the M button to change from Volume mode to Channel Mode. For the IOS app,we are working on it. i think it will be updating soon.
@@verotelecomtwowayradio9036 The M button on the BT mic isn't working at all it won't react to any touch. The volume buttons will raise and lower the volume but thats all I can get my BT mic to do. My biggest problem is the squelch seems to be very hard to break. I have adjusted it as low as possible without breaking the squelch then I trigger a repeater and it won't break the squelch. I can hear the repeater it on my HT but not on the n7500. This seems to be a problem with repeaters with a lower signal DB but like I stated MY HT can hear it so should my 7500. Either way is there some way to fix this using IOS?
@@verotelecomtwowayradio9036 how do I change regions I want to scan? Can I scan more than one region at a time? How can I get answers to my questions? I purchased and received this radio a few days ago and have several questions.
One word of warning. Do not do what I did and pair the PTT button with the radio direct before downloading the app on tablet/phone. The app will not subsequently pair with the radio stating that a device is already paired. There is no way the actual radio unit can be reset to allow the app to pair. I am informed that reset can be performed after the app pairs with the radio but this is not possible. I also ask how does one pair the Bluetooth speaker microphone. Having paired the PTT button direct to the radio I could not then pair the microphone and without pairing the app I see nothing available for the pairing function in the app for anything other than the radio or PTT button.
Its actually a good solution for being able to operate Mobile whilst driving your car like we used to be able too before our do gooders brought out a law that makes it illegal to push a ptt button on a Microphone and have a qso here in the UK, even though we had been doing this for year's without any problems.😉. We are allowed to watch Advertising on Massive Screens on our roads and even Motorways whilst driving at 70MPH, go figure.
I ordered this radio. It is junk. I couldn't get five feet from it with the bluetooth mic. I sent it back. and still haven't gotten a refund (250.00) because they celebrate the chineese new year for a month...
This right here is where ham radio tech needs to be headed.
The fact that a modern handheld transceiver such as a Yausu FT3D has bluetooth but CANNOT be manipulated via a simple smartphone app for quick programming, APRS communication, backup/restores, firmware updates, etc is bonkers to me. This gives me hope that oldschool can finally become one with new-school.
@Simon Pugh But can you program it? That's the very least I could ask for.
EVERY time I saw a video on this radio I was clearly led to bgelieve that there were 16 memory channels.... PERIOD!!!............ BUT thankfully you have made it CLEAR there are "a NUMBER" of banks which contain 16 memory channels in each bank............ Thank You for being CONCISE!!...
You can't use s phone or a tablet while driving, nor can you fiddle with settings on a console, so what problem does this solve?
well you wouldnt be expected to fiddle with it. put all your channels in then hit up and down on your mic or the button on your steering wheel..jees i get it you dont like technology some of us welcome this.
Your channel is so much better then most radio channels
Wow, this is how all modern radios should be. Tons of opportunities for audio data modem mode applications.
Hey Lewis I find it hard to believe you didn't have a device that runs android🙄😊👍.
Welcome to the marvellous world of Linux based free operating systems where we don't have to pay through the nose for the likes of Microsoft and Apple products, £30 cheap as chips and no blue screens of death. Android just works.
Great Video and excellent presentation.👍👍👍
Ok so I’ve been chatting with Vero on the back of my review and they’ve kindly set up a discount code for you guys.
Use the code ‘ringway’ to save $20 on the Verotelecom VERO VR-N7500.
Feel free to share!
www.verotelecom.com/VERO-VR-N7500-50W-Dual-Band-Mobile-Radio-With-APP-Programming-p541441.html
**Ends Monday 2nd Dec**
Interesting.
That kind of functionality in a radio that could do datamodes would be pretty cool.
Any new news on this radio? I got mine and am having problems configuring it. The instructions provided (well just suck) how do you turn off the data burst at the end of a transmission, local repeaters are having problems hearing me clear or at all. Thinking about trying to send this thing back!!!!
hi there! thanks for the review. i was wondering if you can use the radio as a gateway for the zello app? it would be nice if it has the ability to connect zello and RF,
Great presentation there Lewis, as a digital technophobe, I’m really impressed with the ease of the programming you demonstrated.
Well done - going to really consider this for a mobile op.
73 Barnie.
Great Video!
Looking forward to the next video on this radio, especially the information on APRS.
8P6RC
If it could do multi mode DMR/C4FM/D-star etc...how cool would that be...I bet it will be coming.
i have been waiting for this radio
A "LONG TERM" evaluation with DURABILITY and RELIABILITY will be greatly appreciated.😎
Has there not been any more video's on this radio yet Lewis, 2 years ago in this video you mention a whole series coming, has it been dismissed now ? cheers.
Where's your other videos for this radio I never see him he said you go update us I got one I just forgot to figure out how it works with the regions and join the network whatever it says
where can we find more info on setting up the crossband repeater.
Can crossband frequencies be programmed in to memories? (as in for satellites)
Is it possible to send audio to the car stereo via BT?
All radios should directly open up right into a computer interface. This is because they are already all SDR. The possibilities from doing this are endless.
Hi
Just got one radio and I have 2 questions
one Tone SQ in RX sound like it is not working
It is always open and I get all RX coming in with or without tone.
I have not find way to turn off APRS , it always stay on and transmit on my voice channel
I got 2 mic with my radio one with wire and one look 100% same but is wireless
Voice quality in TX RX in not so good on the wireless one and short range, but wire mic sound 100% good
Have you done any follow up videos on this radio? If so, I couldn't find them
How does the scan function work.? What settings are there.? Does it scan more that one region or is it only the one you are currently on.? Can you change what it does when it finds sound like stay there permanently or stay there until the transmission ends or stay there for a certain amount of time like on a baofeng. I want to install in my car and I scan almost all the time while driving so it’s a important feature to me and the info does not seem to be any where online.
a) It only scans the currently active channel groups. b) Moreover, a channel group can only hold 16 entries. - Both of these annoyances should be improved, I can only hope.
Seeing quite a few reviews and demos of this rig on YT. Imagine a DMR version (wink wink to manufacturer) Do you have a link to the tablet pls?
Lewis, what version of Android OS was your tablet Running? I tired to DL the app and the Tablet wouldn't run it. I was considering putting this radio in my car
Two things I'd like to know more about its APRS functions especially if it can DIGI and/or IGATE. Second I think there ought to be an option for a customisable "User Display Mode" so that on your Android device you could choose a larger font for Channel selection and maybe include soft-buttons for Vol/Squelch up/down.
Great Video, I'm looking forward to your APRS video for this VR-N7500. When using APRS Droid (Play Store) are you able to send and receive messages to mapped stations?
Looks like a great radio. I want to have one. But I can't find an FCC logo on it in the video and no CE logo either on it for legal use in Europe. Are these logos there and I just didn't see them?
I'm thinking about making this my frist moblie. I hav a HT but it only goes so far. This isnt to expensive and it easy to program. Is the a better option in the price range
Quite interesting. Thanks for another very explanatory video.
Does this unit pull too many amps to run off of cigarette lighter power?
Very interesting, Over here in New Zealand it is illegal to rebroadcast any transmission, Would this technically count? Not as to weather any one would care but just out of interest
I’m having trouble turning off the Rodger beep. Can’t find the switch for that
Is there a scan function or ability to link regions?
scan: yes; link regions: no
Brilliant. Cheers for doing a review on it Lewis. It's on my radar this one.
73 2E0MK
Interesting concept,. Not sure of the advantage of controlling the radio via an app for day to day use.
Will the App run on a Kindle Fire?
@Ringway Manchester, installing the apps is quite difficult for some.
It’s interesting but not really convenient. The range for Bluetooth is pretty short and it seems more troublesome to fuss with a tablet or phone rather than turn a VFO and key a mic manually. Commercial application maybe?
Bluetooth range is more than enough to be used in a vehicle. Make a Mic that has programmable buttons , numbers and up/dwn to control the radio and you're good to go.
I'm going to bet a ton of people use CHIRP or some software to program their radio today. What's the difference except you don't have to wait to get him to program it.
Build a better looking radio UI which I'm sure Kenwood, Yaesu and others could do. Imagine the FTM 400/ft3dr or kenwood 74a screen UI except on your phone. You could use the screen for some options or the hand mic to control the radio.
The big advantage for a radio of this design is using an old cell phone or tablet would also take care of remote mounting a radio that doesn't have remote mount ability for those of us with vehicles that don't really have a place to mount a radio so you can view the radio face if it doesn't have a remote face option.
It also needs some digital modes.
Bluetooth range is quite good now. And this uses bluetooth 2.0, so it’s range would work in and around your car no problem IN the house you should be able to freely walk around a 2 story 1500 sqft house with no problems. Educate yourself next time on technology friend.
Nice video Lewis.. Neat box of tricks.. If only it had WiFi connectivity.. Then you could control from absolutely anywhere.
Could connect a cheap android device with wired power supply, and then control it remotely over wifi with a second android device
.. so all is possible :)
@@user-zr3tb6bg7o I use a galaxyTab and a handheld crossband repeater linked to my cellular mobile hotspot/available wifi as a uhf/vhf to internet transceiver set up. I use it for GMRS to zello crossover
@@imhamradio6645 sounds good!
Interesting radio
I have an older Samsung Galaxy 3 tablet. I wonder how well it would work with this radio. I've been trying to find some interesting, but useful ways to use it in the vehicle. Dabnabit, Lewis. This is getting dangerously close to me spending some money. Really close at the moment.
Haha do it you deserve a new toy!
Looks a lot like the Retevis RT99, I wonder how this (and the BT PTT) would work with the Bluetooth headset in my motorcycle helmet. Anyone here who uses this setup ?
This might work on my Motorcycle and/or my wife's car. Thanks
ooOOooooh, this is an interesting wee transceiver.
Will this work with Zello?
Is it only android based
My ios app doesnt have the ptt botton
Do you know how far the bluetooth will reach?
around 10m
Verotelecom Two Way Radio I’m having major problems with my radio hitting local repeaters that my HT has no problems hitting. It is very inconstant hitting them with my mobile antenna that’s much higher gain than my HT plus 40 watts of power. The blue tooth microphones will not let me change the channel either. I can volume up and down but that’s it. All of this is very concerning to me. The IOS app is very poor to be honest. I don’t think this app was ready for prime time folks. My iPhone 11 pro max struggles to stay connected to the radio also. When I’ve been able to hit a repeater the audio reports have been good including the BT microphone. I’ll wait for your promised IOS improved app before I pass final judgement but the connection issues and not being able to hit local repeaters is concerning. BTW my repeater settings are correct.
@@alabamacampandhike i think you did not read the the instructions carefully ，press the M button to change from Volume mode to Channel Mode. For the IOS app,we are working on it. i think it will be updating soon.
@@verotelecomtwowayradio9036 The M button on the BT mic isn't working at all it won't react to any touch. The volume buttons will raise and lower the volume but thats all I can get my BT mic to do. My biggest problem is the squelch seems to be very hard to break. I have adjusted it as low as possible without breaking the squelch then I trigger a repeater and it won't break the squelch. I can hear the repeater it on my HT but not on the n7500. This seems to be a problem with repeaters with a lower signal DB but like I stated MY HT can hear it so should my 7500. Either way is there some way to fix this using IOS?
@@verotelecomtwowayradio9036 how do I change regions I want to scan? Can I scan more than one region at a time? How can I get answers to my questions? I purchased and received this radio a few days ago and have several questions.
Interesting new tech
One word of warning. Do not do what I did and pair the PTT button with the radio direct before downloading the app on tablet/phone. The app will not subsequently pair with the radio stating that a device is already paired. There is no way the actual radio unit can be reset to allow the app to pair. I am informed that reset can be performed after the app pairs with the radio but this is not possible. I also ask how does one pair the Bluetooth speaker microphone. Having paired the PTT button direct to the radio I could not then pair the microphone and without pairing the app I see nothing available for the pairing function in the app for anything other than the radio or PTT button.
cool i have an andriod car radion with 10inch display, this would be awesome to use with my rig
CANT FIND ONLINE. Does this exist???
www.verotelecom.com/VERO-VR-N7500-50W-Dual-Band-Mobile-Radio-With-APP-Programming-p541441.html
I've seen another Video of this radio and wasn't impressed. It's a solution to a problem that doesn't exist.
Its actually a good solution for being able to operate Mobile whilst driving your car like we used to be able too before our do gooders brought out a law that makes it illegal to push a ptt button on a Microphone and have a qso here in the UK, even though we had been doing this for year's without any problems.😉.
We are allowed to watch Advertising on Massive Screens on our roads and even Motorways whilst driving at 70MPH, go figure.
looks interesting, thanks. 73s VK3HAU
Messing with a tablet in a moving vehicle in GA, USA....??? Illegal.
You can pre-program channels and use the selector on the mic to switch between the pre-programmed options.
@@verotelecomtwowayradio9036 How do you initiate/stop scanning from the mic?
I ordered this radio. It is junk. I couldn't get five feet from it with the bluetooth mic. I sent it back. and still haven't gotten a refund (250.00) because they celebrate the chineese new year for a month...
Who supplied it?
Verotelecom direct
@@RingwayManchester can anyone buy one from them?
@@billtr96sn Yes - Here: www.verotelecom.com/VERO-VR-N7500-50W-Dual-Band-Mobile-Radio-With-APP-Programming-p541441.html
Google Retevis RT99 save some money.